On a near-daily basis, the Conservative Party sends out emails trying to inflame supporters into giving money.

Terror-loving Justin Trudeau figures prominently in the text of these but the CBC and the Parliamentary Press Gallery often guest star, along with, as per the most recent missive, Big Union Bosses.

Usually, the emails ask for $5 contributions to help the Conservatives to fight the menace du jour.

Last night’s message, putatively from Ontario Conservative MP David Sweet, cranks up the contribution request to a whopping $54.

The odd number suggests that the Tories have been doing some Big Data mining and have determined this is a contribution bliss point most likely to shake dollars out of those driven to donate by trade unionists or Israel.

[RECIPIENT’S NAME], I was shocked to see big union boss Sid Ryan stand up and attack our government for its steadfast support for Israel. Even worse, he called the only democracy in the Middle East an “oppressor” and made it clear he opposes Israel’s right to self-defence. We’re standing up to activists like Sid Ryan and his anti-Israel agenda. Help us fight back by chipping in $54 now. Sid Ryan has made it clear that he is rallying thousands of activists and raising millions of dollars to attack our government and sway the next election. He’s even vowed to set up a “war room” from which to fight us. Yoyo, we can’t let this happen. It would risk everything we’ve stood for, and worked so hard to achieve over the past 8 years. We’re taking a stand, and we need you to stand with us. Help us fight Sid Ryan and his political agenda with $54 today. Sincerely, David Sweet MP, Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale

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